Genealogy Software For Mac Free Download

Personal Ancestral File, aka PAF, was a very popular genealogy application for many years, whose development dates back to the 1980s, and for some genealogists, it was the only program they would use. I still get questions about it here in 2015. There hasn't been a new official version available for the Mac (Macintosh) platform for over 20 years, and the last version for Mac only runs under the 'Classic' Mac environment (up through OS 9).

PAF 2.3 for Mac was also known as MacPAR and Family Records.

Using one of the free, or trial, versions of software allows you to learn what you like and don't like about the software you think you may be interested in purchasing. The chart below identifies some of the most popular genealogical software programs, however, there are many more that exist. Print friendly version. Running Certified programs for FamilySearch that were created for Windows on a Mac You will need a valid copy of Microsoft Windows. You can partition your hard drive and create a windows section on your computer which will allow you to run any of the certified programs for New Family Search on your computer. Learn about Legacy Family Tree; The most comprehensive and easy-to-use genealogy/family history software you can buy. Take the Guided Tour. Try the free demo. Family Tree Software for Windows and Mac Silver Anniversary: For 25 years, millions of users have chosen Ancestral Quest as their tool to record and share their family tree. Ancestral Quest (AQ) family tree software is the perfect genealogy program for beginners and professionals alike.

Newer versions of PAF for DOS can be run under OS X using DOSBox, and Windows versions can be run under OS using CrossOver or Wine. If you have a copy of Windows, you can also install a virtualization program like Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac, VMWare Fusion, or VirtualBox.

If you are looking for a modern successor that runs under Mac OS X, consider PAW2U. If you are doing LDS Temple Work, or are interested in doing it, please check our TempleReady/LDS Temple Work page to view applications that support this kind of genealogy work. There was an attempt ('MacPAF') several years ago at making an app for those still using the original PAF/Family Records for Mac. however it was discontinued.

[wpfmb type='error' theme=2]FamilySearch discontinued support and downloads for PAF in 2013.[/wpfmb]

[wpfmb type='success' theme=2]Please read theFAQ – Personal Ancestral File (PAF)

Personal Ancestral File, aka PAF, was a very popular genealogy application for many years, whose development dates back to the 1980s, and for some genealogists, it was the only program they would use. I still get questions about it here in 2015. There hasn't been a new official version available for the Mac (Macintosh) platform for over 20 years, and the last version for Mac only runs under the 'Classic' Mac environment (up through OS 9).

PAF 2.3 for Mac was also known as MacPAR and Family Records.

Using one of the free, or trial, versions of software allows you to learn what you like and don't like about the software you think you may be interested in purchasing. The chart below identifies some of the most popular genealogical software programs, however, there are many more that exist. Print friendly version. Running Certified programs for FamilySearch that were created for Windows on a Mac You will need a valid copy of Microsoft Windows. You can partition your hard drive and create a windows section on your computer which will allow you to run any of the certified programs for New Family Search on your computer. Learn about Legacy Family Tree; The most comprehensive and easy-to-use genealogy/family history software you can buy. Take the Guided Tour. Try the free demo. Family Tree Software for Windows and Mac Silver Anniversary: For 25 years, millions of users have chosen Ancestral Quest as their tool to record and share their family tree. Ancestral Quest (AQ) family tree software is the perfect genealogy program for beginners and professionals alike.

Newer versions of PAF for DOS can be run under OS X using DOSBox, and Windows versions can be run under OS using CrossOver or Wine. If you have a copy of Windows, you can also install a virtualization program like Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac, VMWare Fusion, or VirtualBox.

If you are looking for a modern successor that runs under Mac OS X, consider PAW2U. If you are doing LDS Temple Work, or are interested in doing it, please check our TempleReady/LDS Temple Work page to view applications that support this kind of genealogy work. There was an attempt ('MacPAF') several years ago at making an app for those still using the original PAF/Family Records for Mac. however it was discontinued.

[wpfmb type='error' theme=2]FamilySearch discontinued support and downloads for PAF in 2013.[/wpfmb]

[wpfmb type='success' theme=2]Please read theFAQ – Personal Ancestral File (PAF)

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This page last updated: 19 February 2015